Caladenia winfieldii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
winfieldii
ID:
343394
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hopper & A.P.Br.
Source:
wcs
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 14: 159 (2001)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000342726
Common Names
- Winfieldii Spider Orchid
- Winfieldii Fingers Orchid
- Winfieldii's Spider Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Arachnorchis winfieldii (Hopper & A.P.Br.) D.L.Jones & M.A.Clem. [unknown]
- Calonemorchis winfieldii (Hopper & A.P.Br.) Szlach. & Rutk. [unknown]
Description
Caladenia winfieldii (also called Caladenia winfieldii var. winfieldii, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant with yellow flowers. It is native to Australia and is found in dry woodlands and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Caladenia winfieldii has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, skin diseases, and digestive disorders.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Caladenia winfieldii is a white-pinkish colour, with a labellum that is white-pinkish with yellowish-green tips. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings have a single, long, narrow leaf with a pointed tip.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Caladenia winfieldii can be propagated through seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained seed raising mix. Division should be done in spring or autumn. Plants should be grown in a sunny position in well-drained soil.
Where to Find Caladenia winfieldii
Caladenia winfieldii can be found in the south-west of Western Australia, in areas such as the Stirling Range National Park.
Caladenia winfieldii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Caladenia winfieldii?
Caladenia winfieldii
What is the common name of Caladenia winfieldii?
Winfield's Spider Orchid
Where is Caladenia winfieldii found?
Caladenia winfieldii is found in Western Australia
Species in the Caladenia genus
Caladenia calyciformis, Caladenia abbreviata, Caladenia aestantha, Caladenia applanata, Caladenia arenicola, Caladenia arrecta, Caladenia attingens, Caladenia barbarella, Caladenia brevisura, Caladenia brownii, Caladenia busselliana, Caladenia cala, Caladenia chapmanii, Caladenia christineae, Caladenia citrina, Caladenia coactescens, Caladenia cruscula, Caladenia decora, Caladenia dimidia, Caladenia drakeoides, Caladenia dundasiae, Caladenia elegans, Caladenia eludens, Caladenia enigma, Caladenia erminea, Caladenia erythrochila, Caladenia evanescens, Caladenia excelsa, Caladenia exilis, Caladenia exoleta, Caladenia exserta, Caladenia exstans, Caladenia footeana, Caladenia fuscolutescens, Caladenia gardneri, Caladenia georgei, Caladenia graniticola, Caladenia granitora, Caladenia harringtoniae, Caladenia heberleana, Caladenia hiemalis, Caladenia hoffmanii, Caladenia horistes, Caladenia hypata, Caladenia idiastes, Caladenia incensa, Caladenia incrassata, Caladenia interjacens, Caladenia lodgeana, Caladenia longifimbriata,
Species in the Orchidaceae family
Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-222892: Based on the initial data import
Stephen Hopper (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hopper' in the authors string.
Andrew Phillip Brown (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.P.Br.' in the authors string.